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Kathryn A. LeRoy's avatar

It's the poets, writers, artists, dreamers, hopers that will keep us afloat. Don't give up the calling, the giving voice, the resistance, but today, I will cling to your message. I'm off to write beautiful books for children as I see (and write) with my heart--always. Thank you!

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Maggie Smith's avatar

Yes. And I’m glad it’s a writing day for you!

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Kate Mapother's avatar

Been pretty rough over here, not gonna lie. Everything good feels so far away, and my heart is tired of reaching.

Thank you for reminding me my heart is a muscle. It’s supposed to stretch.

Ilu, friend 💙

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Maggie Smith's avatar

Yes. ❤️💪 Love hearing your way.

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Mallary Tenore Tarpley's avatar

Thank you for this, Maggie. It's just what I needed this morning! <3

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Maggie Smith's avatar

Take good care, Mallary.

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Dorothy's avatar

Heartening in hard times! Thank you!

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Marni Zarr's avatar

I also stick fortunes in eyeglass cases, purse pockets, and wallets for my future self to find!

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Maggie Smith's avatar

I love that! Kindred spirits…

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Kim Younkin's avatar

this was a balm today - thank you!

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Maggie Smith's avatar

Glad to hear it, Kim. Take good care.🙏

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Kevin D. LeMaster's avatar

You’re right. It is so hard to stay positive. I often don’t want to know what’s going on because, like the old adage says, ignorance IS bliss, but do we really avoid the deluge? Do we really armor ourselves by just letting life unfold as it will? I don’t know. I guess we all curl up in balls of our own choice. Be well and Hang in there, Maggie.

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Maggie Smith's avatar

You too, Kevin.

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Mary Lee Hahn's avatar

Thank you.

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Ellen Reed-Fox's avatar

You are gift in challenging times, Maggie (also my daughter's name)! Thank you!

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